6515--Patient Warming System Brand Name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 (VISN 20) is soliciting quotations for a patient warming system, specifically a Mistral Air plus warming blower, adjustable pole, and basket warmer for a rolling stand to be installed at the Puget Sound Healthcare System in Seattle, Washington. This is a brand name or equal procurement under Request for Quotations (RFQ) 36C26026Q0126, with a solicitation issue date of November 10, 2025, and an anticipated closing date of November 20, 2026. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database with the applicable NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) prior to submission; failure to register will result in ineligibility for award. The solicitation will be available through the Contracting Opportunities website at beta.sam.gov, and telephonic requests for the solicitation will not be accepted. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this presolicitation notice, the statement of work included in the final solicitation will define performance requirements and evaluation standards.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, limiting competition to small businesses with 1,000 or fewer employees as defined under NAICS code 339112. The resulting contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement for a single award, with no information provided regarding the contract value or budget range in this presolicitation notice. No incumbent contractor or current vendor is identified in the available documentation. The specific quantities of equipment being procured are not enumerated in this notice, as detailed specifications and requirements will be contained in the formal Statement of Work accompanying the complete solicitation. Interested quoters are advised to monitor beta.sam.gov for the official solicitation release and to contact Contracting Officer Tracy Heath at tracy.heath@va.gov or 253-888-4903 for additional information regarding this opportunity.